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Field Guide to Owls of California and the West: Volume 93

Field Guide to Owls of California and the West: Volume 93 - Paperback

by Hans J. Peeters
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Availability:In StockContributor:Hans J. PeetersSeries:California Natural History Guides #93Publish date:2007-10-09Pages:346
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of California PressISBN-13:9780520252806ISBN-10:520252802UPC:9780520252806Book Category:NatureBook Subcategory:Birdwatching Guides, AnimalsSize:7.20 x 4.50 x 1.00 inchesWeight:1.2302Product ID:SCQDBZVYGT
Most owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their vaguely humanoid faces reflect the spectacular evolution of their hearing and vision, which has made flight, romance, and predation possible in the near absence of light. This accessible guide, full of intriguing anecdotes, covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America. More than an identification guide, Field Guide to Owls of California and the West describes the biology and behavior of owls to make finding and identifying them easier and watching them more enjoyable. The guide also explores the conservation challenges that owls face and tells how owls provide insights to scientists working in fields from technology to health.

* Color plates illustrate each species

* Range maps show the western distribution of North America's owls, 14 of which occur in California

* Offers tips for finding and watching owls

* Gives information on how to design, place, and maintain nest boxes

* Describes human attitudes toward owls through history, including in Native American cultures of the West
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of California PressISBN-13:9780520252806ISBN-10:520252802UPC:9780520252806Book Category:NatureBook Subcategory:Birdwatching Guides, AnimalsSize:7.20 x 4.50 x 1.00 inchesWeight:1.2302Product ID:SCQDBZVYGT
Hans Peeters, Professor of Biology, Zoology, and Ecology emeritus at Chabot College, is coauthor, with Pam Peeters, of Raptors of California (UC Press), with E.W. Jameson, Jr., of Mammals of California (UC Press) and author of American Hawking. His illustrations have appeared in many bird guides including The American Bird Conservancy's All the Birds of North America, Book of North American Birds, and Birds of South Asia. An award-winning painter, two of his depictions of Golden Eagles have appeared on Mexican stamps.
Publisher: University of California Press

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